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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.61, 13,583.35 and 2,393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.61, 13,583.35 and 2,393.18 is: 3,589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.61 : 13,583.35 = 2,393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.61/13,583.35 = 2,393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.61x = 13,583.35 × 2,393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.61x = 32,507,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507,333.64/9,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.35

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